Extra Credit Checkbox (local_extracredit)

Plugin Description

Extra Credit Checkbox is a local plugin that streamlines the process of marking grade items as extra credit in Moodle. Instead of navigating through multiple gradebook settings pages, teachers can now mark any activity as extra credit with a single checkbox directly in the activity's grade settings.

Key Features

• Single-Click Extra Credit: Adds a simple checkbox to activity grade settings
• Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates the need to navigate through 6+ pages in the gradebook
• Universal Compatibility: Works with all standard Moodle activity types (assignments, quizzes, forums, etc.)
• Time-Saving: Reduces extra credit configuration from minutes to seconds
• Intuitive Interface: Checkbox appears directly in the familiar grade settings area where teachers already configure points and grade categories

Use Cases

• Quickly designating bonus assignments as extra credit
• Setting up optional challenge activities that don't penalize students
• Creating incentive activities for advanced learners
• Offering makeup opportunities without affecting base grade calculations

Target Audience

• Teachers managing course gradebooks
• Course designers setting up grading structures
• Instructors offering flexible grading options

Technical Requirements

• Moodle 4.1 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.x recommended)
• Compatible with all standard Moodle activity modules

Installation

1. Extract the plugin files to /local/extracredit/
2. Visit Site Administration → Notifications to complete installation
3. No additional configuration required

Usage

1. Create or edit any graded activity in your course
2. Navigate to the grade settings section
3. Check the "Extra Credit" checkbox
4. Save the activity
5. The item will automatically be configured as extra credit in the gradebook

Benefits

Before this plugin: Teachers had to navigate to Course Administration → Gradebook setup → Edit settings → Advanced grade item options → Check extra credit box → Save changes (6+ clicks across multiple pages)

With this plugin: Check one box in the activity settings and save (2 clicks, same page)